Important dates

72nd Annual SARSEF Regional Science and Engineering Fair

Fair Week: March 1 – 6, 2027

All project submissions for the 2027 SARSEF Regional Fair will be digital. If needed, see resources with helps on how to convert physical projects to digital.

Project registration February 1 – February 21

• Project registration opens Monday, February 1
• Project registration closes Sunday, February 21

Judging February 27 – March 4

In-person and virtual events

• Virtual exhibit hall goes live Saturday, February 27
• High School judging and interviews In-person, Tuesday, March 2, 8a-3:30p
• Elementary and Middle School interviews Virtual, Wednesday, March 3, time TBD

Awards & Expo March 5 – 6

• Award winners list posted online Friday, March 5
• Awards Ceremony and Community STEM Expo Saturday, March 6 (in-person, Reid Park in Tucson)
  • Elementary School Awards Ceremony – 10a-11:30a
  • Community STEM Expo – 11a-1:30p
  • Middle and High School Awards Ceremony – 1:30p-3:30p
• Full winners list with award details posted Tuesday, March 9

Be sure to revisit this page as times and dates may change.